The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-12-23
The EgiS & Intelligencer
Discuss Methods ofTeaching


tatiOn of the Lords Prayer in concert.
Examiner Worthington in short address gave
the teachers hearty welcome, explained the OBJ
ject Of the Institute. and urged the teachers
make il a success.
The first question for Observation-Disclosures
shin. Printing aud Free-haud Drawing was
opened 10y George n. Cumming. who said writ
ing should be taught according to some system.
Smell letters should be taught first.
Miss Mary Kurtz does not teach rainthg much,
and prefers writing even for small children.
Miss Mary V. Tarbert said writing is not an
end. only u means Consequently IT should be
plain rather than beautiful. Printed copies are
necessary TO teach good writing.
Miss Annie MittendOTn dCYOics one afternoon
each week TO teaching printing, using the Gothic
alphabet first.
map-drawi"g as soon AS they begin 10 study Geo
grarhy. First draw tn map and require the
pupn Ia reproduce it. Pupils should learn TO
fccugniZ, different lengths. such as inches. &c.
ut sight without RUE. For little children objects
should he drawn in their pres nee. line by line.
Miss Nellie Barron teaches drawing as often as
samuel webb finds very Iittc time for draw
ing IN school OF seven grades.
Mr. Wori hinRtOn said he mai found many
schools in which very poor work WAS shown
These things should be thoroughly taught Writ
ten WORK should be plain. Attention should be
gwen to the position OF the writer. Half a page
Is enough for one days writing. Map Drawing
is very important. A pupil has not completed Il
map un'il he can draw il from memory.
Prof. Newell said writin is always 70 be pre-
ferred over printing, and should be taught as soon
rs child enters school. Map Drawing should
hc taught. not to make "A pretty picture. but to
teach the character of the country represented.
Drawing is the foundation of all mechanical
At The afternoon session the teachers discuss
ed Arithmetic.
counting IL the basis of all work 1t should be
taught by means Of objects, all operations to
he represented on the blackboard. Figures may
be taught by placing the symbol opposite an
equivalent number Of straight marks
Miss Emma l.. Smith. in teaching second-grade
scholars. makes the work as practical as possible.
Miss Clara Kurtz thought child should learn
to add. subtract, &c, in the first grade. Small
coins are convenient in counting.
Miss Rosa c. Brown gives an illustrative exam
Pile to the class after which they readily take up
the work.
Miss Anna l.. Barron gives practical work.
Miss Keza Evans thinks children too apt
to learn a question in Arithmetic
Mr.. Charles Glacken said per centage should bG
taught in the 9th grade, but only the mechanical
work. The theory should be taught in the 9th
Mss NJ. Emma Norris said seventh grade
Arithmetic should include review of the book,
with original problems.
James f. Glenn has 18th grade alternate arith-
meic with algebra Gives original probemsand
docs not teach rules.
James W. McNabb thinks that with proper
training in the lower grades little teaching is
necessary in the higher. Does not believe in
formulas but teaches by analysis.
Milton II. Smith would make arithmetic prac-
tica beginning In the lower grade and following
It up. DO not help the pupils TOO much rather
let them learn TO help themselves
A. +. Galbreath believes in making work
practical, but also believes in using formulas.
Miss Mary Kurtz gives pupils in lower grades
n long column OF figures to add up, to keep them
busy.
Prof Newell said he considered rapid and ac-
curste addition an mportant thing. three .fourths
of all the calculations in the world being by ad-
ditiOn. We are in too great a hurry TO get out
ofthe elementary grades to make them thorough.
ports said nearly all the reports at the last term
were incorrect.
TUESDAY.
fter the opening exercises were concluded,
Prof. Newell made some remarks on the subject
of Arithmetic. He showed method by which
apupis work in long division may be examined
EnIch more readily than by the usual way.
number of Normal School graduates gave an
Interesting exercise in Calisthenics.
Prof. Newell read a composition from a pub
iic school, for the purpose of showing the effects
of a lack of good teaching, of writing, spelling
Special attention was called to that part OF the
school law which gives teacher permission to
dismiss the lower grades after the afternoon
recess, and the collection Of b0ok-fees in ad-
vance.
The thanks of tho Institute were voted to
Prof Newell for his valuable assistance.
The next subject, The Enemies of Free Edu-
cation" was opened by Mr.. Stritehoff, who said
careless teachers are among the worst enemies,
also parents who want to rule the school.
Many politicians oppose education.
Miss Mary Rutcdge said uneducated persons
often think their children do net need education
as they have lived without IL.
Miss Shanbargcr considered those who object
20 paying Il school tax as the worst enemies OF
free education.
Mr.. Davis said that sometimes teachers are
A. +. Galbreath said The enemies are nu-
merous; IL not, the system would be better. The
County Commissioners are about the worst enc
mics. us they refuse to grant reasonable ap-
preparation, fearing IL may interfere with their
re-eection. People who refuse to patronize the
public schools are enemies. Some people with
draw their children early and put them TO work.
a compulsory law would be beneficial. Some
people consider the public schools too common.
Mr.. McNabb fas the most trouble with litter
ate parents Has not much trouble with trus-
tees. One does the work and the other two say,
"Amenr'
MIR. HUI thinks canneries are great obstruc-
tion 10 Attendance. Trouble is also experienced
with people who object to covering books.
Mr.. Wilson believes in Tigidy enforcing tho
school laws.
Miss Matthews has had the most trouble with
all unreasonable trustee.
Mr.. WOrthington closed the debate in lengthy
speech, in which he gave the teachers much good
advice
piinr and Punishment was opened by Mr. II. 5.
Hun, who said whipping should only be used as
lust resort then IL should be done with q
hearty goodwill. A teacher should have abso-
luic control of pupils while at school.
Miss Glenn does not believe in whipping at all.
Miss GusSe Galoway.-If pupils are kept busy
they will not need correction. Always keep the
pupils Interested. Kindness is much better than
cruelty.
Miss Annie Mctzell thought If children reason
ably respect themselves they will not need much
Miss Matthews-A teacher must be obedient
to all laws or he is not tit to enforce them with
respect 10 pupils a teacher can not bring out
u
The principles us well rs the mind of pupil
must be trained
Miss Theresa Glenn said corporal punishment
may be necessary sometimes with new school.
Webster &. McClung cot siders corporal punish
ment necessary sometimes.
Prof.. X. w. Euhank No set rules can be laid
down for the MANAGEMENT of every school, but
cach teacher should have some definite plan. A
teacher must have control of his school but
should not be unreasonable Let the pupils see
that the school belongs to them and that it is to
their interest 10 have it orderly. A dairy record
MIR. McNabb, in speaking of ruling pupils by
love, said he ones tried this with a large pupil
with poor success. The more he loved her the
worse she became. Very litle punishment is
necessary If the teacher be positive.
WEDNESDAY.
the SUBJECT or Heading was opened by Miss
Nina Duncan, who made some excellent re-
marks.
Miss Kigore advised concert reading
Miss Mary Gibson has large class, but does
not like concert reading. as the dull pupils have
To skip the hard words. She does not like Lippn-
Miss Sadie HilberR read an excellent essay on
the subject of hifth Grade Reading She laid
particular stress on voice culture proper posi-
ton &c.
james Hendrix If the pupils have good train
Ing in lower grad they will not need much in
. nc. Day said pupils should be encouraged in
selecting good books to read.
Miss jamie Grafton considers early training the
most useful. Pupils should be encouraged in
reading
Miss Alice NJ. Youse regards reading chart as
vises one. Concert work is useful in the lower
grades.
X. b. strawbrdge teaches reading by repeti-
ton.
j. Egbcrt Smith thinks reading important but
often neglected. Pupils should understand what
they read aud II little praise will have good ef-
feet.
Miss Matte ohcy fully agreed with Mr. Smiths
plan of tenching.
Jacob Dozen thinks pupil should be taught
to read naturally.
Miss Annie Middendorff in teaching first grade
scholars tries first to interest pupils by talking
about the pictures.
Milton +. Smith,-we should try to interest
children N general reading. Teachers have not
rirs are great help.
Mss Mary kurt2 writes the lesson on the board
ana has the pupils read it,
Prof. Eubauk gave an interesting talk on the
relative merits of different textbooks.
MIR. q T. Wilson called attention to the posi-
tiOn % the class in reading.
Tine subject was further discussed by Mr..
WnrthuRtOn.
Prot. smith. Of the State Normal School, gave
an interesting talk on the subject of printing.
An order having been passed by the State Board